Guides
What the trade names actually mean, how to read a specimen, and what causes the colors and patterns. Written by us, about the pieces we handle.
Crystals for the Harvest Moon
Carnelian agate, sea jasper, polychrome jasper, petrified wood, Brazilian agate and druzy quartz from the Sahara. Warmed toned stones of harvest season and what each is for.
Five Ways a Stone Can Turn Pink
Rose quartz, pink Himalayan quartz, lavender calcite, pink garnet, and stilbite can all read pink, but they get there by different chemistry. Five mechanisms, five stones, and what each one tells you about handling and buying.